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by Kev.L
Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: GU10 Downlights
Replies: 1
Views: 2980

GU10 Downlights

Could anyone advise what are the safest down lighters to use? I dont want to use Halogen because of the fire risk. Do GU10 fittings give out less heat? Im going to fit them into a down stairs ceiling with childs bedroom directly above, I understand fire-rated fittings are avalible but if there is AN...
by Kev.L
Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Dimmer switch not dimming properly
Replies: 5
Views: 7336

Throw the switch away and buy a new one!
by Kev.L
Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: New consumer units
Replies: 4
Views: 5384

Thanx for your reply Sparx, I was talking to a sparky on site today, he thinks that changing a fuse board for a new consumer unit is not reportable. Is this correct? As for the new wiring colors, I am aware of the change as the new harmonised colors effected us lift installers aswell. However as I o...
by Kev.L
Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Saniflo in utillity room
Replies: 0
Views: 3033

Saniflo in utillity room

I am converting half my garage into a downstairs toilet/utillity room. Does any one know if i can have a saniflo that will do both the toilet and washing machine. Or do i need 2 seperate units i.e. saniflow & sanivite? Can i use the same 32mm waste pipe for 2 units? The 32mm is horizontal about ...
by Kev.L
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: New consumer units
Replies: 4
Views: 5384

New consumer units

When I moved into my house about 7 years ago there were 2 meters feeding 2 old rewireable fuse boxes. The first was a standard meter feeding ring main, lighting circuits etc, the 2nd a timer feeding 6, 2.5mm spurs to various places around the house that had been cut off and left LIVE! under floor bo...
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